Tar Heels Shift Focus as Top 2025 Recruit Tiller Narrows Options

The North Carolina Tar Heels' pursuit of Bryson Tiller, a highly-touted 2025 basketball recruit, has taken an unexpected turn. After initially showing strong interest in the Overtime Elite standout, the Tar Heels have seemingly shifted their focus elsewhere, as Tiller has announced his final four schools without UNC in the mix.

Tiller's Recruitment Heats Up, Tar Heels Absent

A Promising Start, Fading Interest

Bryson Tiller, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound five-star power forward, was among the earliest recipients of a UNC basketball offer in the 2025 recruiting class. The Tar Heels' interest in the talented prospect extended into his junior year, suggesting a strong pursuit. However, the buzz surrounding UNC's involvement with Tiller has since faded, leading to a surprising development in his recruitment.

Tiller's Final Four Revealed

According to a report from 247Sports' Eric Bossi, Tiller has narrowed his options down to four schools: Kansas, Auburn, Georgia Tech, and Indiana. The decision to exclude the Tar Heels from his final list comes as a significant shift in the recruitment of the highly-ranked 2025 prospect, who currently sits at No. 16 overall and No. 5 among power forwards in the 247Sports Composite rankings.

Tar Heels Shift Focus to Other 2025 Targets

While Tiller's recruitment has taken a different turn, the Tar Heels have been actively pursuing other talented prospects in the 2025 class. Hubert Davis and his coaching staff have already secured a commitment from Gonzaga College High School (D.C.) four-star guard Derek Dixon, who ranks No. 47 overall, No. 6 among combo guards, and No. 3 in Washington, D.C.

Remaining 2025 Targets for the Tar Heels

Of the 18 recruits currently on the Tar Heels' 2025 basketball wishlist, 14 remain undecided, and it appears that five or six of them are still considering North Carolina as a potential destination. The Tar Heels will need to continue their diligent efforts to secure commitments from these highly-sought-after prospects as they look to build a strong 2025 recruiting class.

Tar Heels Hosting Top Talent

In a separate development, the Tar Heels have also been actively hosting top-tier talent for official visits. Recently, a five-star California prep prospect began an official visit with the Tar Heels, further showcasing Hubert Davis and his staff's commitment to attracting the nation's elite basketball talent to Chapel Hill.As the 2025 recruiting cycle continues to unfold, the Tar Heels will need to navigate the shifting landscape and adapt their strategies to ensure they secure the best possible talent to maintain their status as a perennial powerhouse in college basketball.